Pete and I headed north, driving through the Coorong National Park. This was one of the first lakes that we saw.

Our next stop was 42 mile crossing. A stop here and an hours walk would take us to the Southern Ocean and back.

We were not disappointed with the view...it was awesome!

The shells were fabulous....so much colour.

Enjoyed seeing all the wildflowers on the way back.

One of the widest sections of the Coorong....lots of pelicans breed here.

We have been dodging the rain all day....you can just see the pelicans flying by...

After leaving Coorong National Park we stopped for lunch in Meningie....had this beautiful view of Lake Albert while we ate.

Our first view of the mighty Murray River in Tailem Bend.

We are spending the night in Blanchetown and to our delight, the caravan park is right next to the Murray River.

Pelicans flying by...while we sat on the banks of the river.

When we arrived at the caravan park there were dark clouds overhead....but soon after the sun came out and I saw some gorgeous reflections.

This was our view from our van...

 

Early morning walk to Griffiths Island from Port Fairy...it is just a bridge away...

The Port Fairy lighthouse on Griffiths island...

Home for the Shearwater birds between September and May.

Some beautiful beaches on the Island...

Australian Pied Oyster Catcher...

Another little beach was laden with very small shells...

....these very bright flowers were growing in the dunes.

View down the Moyne River of Port Fairy.

After leaving Port Fairy we travelled through kilometres of such green grass and cows, sheep and canola.

With many wattle bushes by the road...

We decided to spend the night in Kingston SE....after seeing the lovely beaches in Beachport and Robe we were looking forward to seeing Kingston's beautiful white sandy beach but sadly it looked like this...so much seaweed!

We were however thrilled to see a stunning sunset from the caravan park.

 

Pete and I were sad to leave Michelle and Chris but happy knowing that we will see them at Christmas. After picking up our camper van we set off to Port Fairy. We stopped for a while in Colac and had a delicious coffee at their Botanic Gardens. Such beautiful flowers and trees....

We arrived in Port Fairy in the late afternoon....what a pretty little town.

The old buildings are so beautiful.... well cared for and surrounded by glorious gardens.

The Main Street, one of the tidiest towns I've ever seen...

Pete and I went for a pleasant walk along the river. I'm looking forward to seeing more of Port Fairy tomorrow.

 

Morning walk with Pete and Monty to Altona Beach...so still....

Pete and I caught the train into the city....such a beautiful day.

View from the Royal Botanic Gardens....

Stunning gardens, I particularly loved the oak trees...

A wonderful exhibition of photos of New York during the Covid pandemic by Australian Ashley Gilbertson at the Ian Potter Gallery. Not a large exhibition but so moving.

We had a quick peak at the early Australian artist's paintings...I have probably posted this painting before but it is my favourite...I love all McCubbin's work.

Caught the train home from Flinders Street station...

Drinks in Footscray...Pete has been enjoying tasting all the many beers that Melbourne has to offer.

My handsome son...

After a delicious Vietnamese meal we headed off to Augustus Gelatery ....yummmmmmy!

Today Pete, Chris, Michelle and I visited Bunjil Place in Narre Warren to see the paintings that competed  for the 2022 Archibald Prize.

The building was amazing....

The winning painting byBlak Douglas...it is of a Lismore woman during the flood.

Some of my favourites were...Anh Do's , Peter, Up Close.

Helen Garner Speaks French...painted by Katherine Hattam. I am a big fan of Helen Garners writing and the artist had stuck many small pages from Helen's books onto the painting. I enjoyed trying to remember which novel they came from.

Mostafa Azimitabar's self portrait. Mustafa was a Kurdish refugee who arrived in Australia in 2013. He was detained on Manus Island and then in a Melbourne Hotel until he was released in 2021.

Laura Tingle painted by James Powditch

Off to Deeds Brewing for lunch...

Pretty good day I'd say.